While centers have some of the biggest names, the wing position is arguably the deepest available position in NHL free agency for 2022.
The highlight is Johnny Gaudreau, who is the top free agent available. It's likely that the deal he gets may be the first domino to fall for the rest to fall into place.
A number of wings have already re-signed deals with their current teams. Filip Forsberg and Valeri Nichushkin each re-signed on eight-year deals with the Predators and Avalanche, respectively, while Rickard Rakell re-signed on a six-year deal with the Penguins.
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Here is a look at the best wings still available in free agency.
NFL free agency 2022: Wing rankings
1. Johnny Gaudreau, Flames (signed with the Blue Jackets on a seven-year, $68.6 million)
Gaudreau picked the perfect year to break out for a career season. He was one of just eight players to hit 100 points this season. The Flames forward has found his offensive touch and is in for a big payday. There was an offer from Calgary, but it feels as though Gaudreau is heading elsewhere.
2. Ondrej Palat, Lightning (signed with the Devils on a five-year, $30 milion contract)
He's not the flashiest of players, but the Lightning don't have the success they have had in the past few years without Palat. He's been a consistent 40-point player with solid defensive play. The playoffs are where he shines most, with 94 points in 138 postseason contests after adding 21 in 23 games this past postseason.
3. Andre Burakovsky, Avalanche (signed with the Kraken on a five-year, $27.5 million contract)
After an excellent regular season when he set new career-highs across the board with 22 goals, 39 assists and 61 points, Burakovsky is one of the Avs' many free agents. The young speedy forward has two Cup wins under his belt at just 27 years old and has shown he can play in a top-six role when surrounded by the right pieces.
4. Evander Kane, Oilers (re-signed with the Oilers on a four-year, $20.4 million contract)
The player drawing the most controversy this season, Kane was wrapped up in financial issues and allegations of domestic assault. Any team looking to stray away from bad PR might want to avoid Kane, but there's no denying the results on the ice. After signing with the Oilers in January, Kane had 22 goals in 43 games.
5. Max Domi, Hurricanes (signed with the Blackhawks on a one-year, $3 million contract)
Domi has bounced around a lot in his relatively young career. He's just 27, yet is on his fourth different team. He's struggled to fit into the system for multiple organizations, but perhaps someone can take a flyer on him this summer. The results are there that prove what Domi is capable of when he's in the right situation.
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6. David Perron, Blues (signed with the Red Wings on a two-year, $9 million contract)
Perron just does not stop. The 33-year-old continues to prove that he still has a lot left in the tank after showing flashes over the years that he might be done. Since he always ends up back on the Blues (three separate stints with the team), it feels like it makes the most sense for St. Louis to just re-sign him.
7. Reilly Smith, Golden Knights (re-signed with the Golden Knights on a three-year, $15 million contract)
Smith was one of a multitude of Vegas players to find themselves on the long-term injured reserve this season. The 31-year-old is showing signs of slowing down, but still could be a reliable middle-six option on the wing. He reportedly has verbally agreed to a six-year extension with the Golden Knights, but nothing was made official.
8. Ilya Mikheyev, Maple Leafs (signed with the Canucks on a four-year, $19 million contract)
If there's one player I want to see sign elsewhere, it's Mikheyev. His silky-smooth skating ability paired with his hands makes him an enticing option. It never felt like he carved out a role in Toronto, but the tools are there for Mikheyev to thrive in the right situation.
9. Phil Kessel, Coyotes
Kessel did not get the chance to go for a Cup this season, with the Coyotes electing to hold onto him at the deadline. There was some speculation that his iron man streak had something to do with it, as his 982 consecutive games is the second-longest streak in NHL history and the longest active one. That certainly will be a factor for him, as Kessel only needs eight games to pass Keith Yandle's record and 18 to hit 1,000.
10. Dominik Kubalik, Blackhawks (signed with the Red Wings on a two-year, $5 million contract)
Kubalik was going to be an RFA this summer, but the Blackhawks elected to not give him a qualifying offer, making him a UFA. He hasn't lived up to the hype after his rookie season, playing in a more sheltered role on a bad Blackhawks team this past season. But some team can offer him a cheap, prove-it type of deal that could be beneficial for both sides.
